We Ask Because We Care: What Communities Need to Know about Expanding Race & Ethnicity Data Collection in NYS Hospitals to Address Healthcare Disparities
Date: Tuesday, February 25, 2014
Time: 11:00 a.m - 12:00 p.m.
This webinar will provide community leaders/workers with the tools and information needed to inform their communities about the new expanded race and ethnicity data collection of patients accessing care in NYS Hospitals; including why it is important, what patients can expect and how the information is to be used. After the webinar, participants will be able to:
Define healthcare disparities
Describe the expanded race and ethnicity data collection standard being implemented in NYS hospitals
Identify the importance of collecting standardized expanded race and ethnicity data to address healthcare disparities
Describe the importance of self-identification and sharing of race and ethnicity data in NYS hospital settings
